Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30B-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 580-5-30B-.06 - Application Procedure For License, Temporary License, And Reciprocity

(1) An application for licensure, temporary licensure, or reciprocity as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst may be submitted after the applicant is certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst by the certifying entity.

(2) Applicants for licensure or temporary licensure as a behavior analyst shall submit all of the following together:

(a) A completed licensure application;

(b) Proof of having passed the Behavior Analyst Certification exam and been certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst by the certifying entity;

(c) Application review fee and licensure fee payable to the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board;

(d) A completed application for criminal background check;

(e) Two (2) complete sets of fingerprint cards;

(f) Fee for completion of background check.

(3) Applicants for licensure or temporary licensure as an assistant behavior analyst shall submit the items listed in (a) through (f) together in one package:

(a) A completed licensure application;

(b) Proof of having passed the Behavior Analyst Certification exam and been certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst by the certifying entity;

(c) Application review fee and licensure fee paid payable to the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board;

(d) A completed application for criminal background check;

(e) Two (2) complete sets of fingerprint cards;

(f) Fee for completion of background check;

(g) An attestation signed and dated by the supervising board certified behavior analyst in good standing with the certifying entity as proof of ongoing supervision in a manner consistent with the requirements of the certifying entity for supervision of board certified assistant behavior analysts. This letter shall include the applicant's name and be sent directly to the board.

(4) Behavior analysts licensed in other states may apply for reciprocity as defined in Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-5A-6 and shall submit the items listed in (a) through (e) together in one package:

(a) A completed licensure application;

(b) Application review fee and licensure fee payable to the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board;

(c) A completed application for criminal background check;

(d) Two (2) complete sets of fingerprint cards;

(e) Fee for completion of background check;

(f) Proof of current licensure in the form of letter from the licensing board or a clear copy of the front and back of the license from another state. The letter shall include the applicant's name and be sent directly to the board using the address on the application form;

(5) The board will review all applications, which may include but is not limited to verifying that the applicant is currently in good standing with the certifying entity.

(6) The applicant shall be informed in writing of the decision regarding the application for licensure.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30B-.06

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 09, June 30, 2016, eff. 7/21/2017.

Author: Division of Developmental Disabilities, DMH

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-5A-3, 34-5A-4, 34-5A-5, 34-5A-6, 34-5A-7.